The Peak Experience Variable in DPT-Assisted Psychotherapy with Cancer Patients
Journal of Psychedelic Drugs January 1, 1977 William A. Richards, John Rhead, Francesco B. Dileo et al. 95 citations
In a 1977 study of dipropyltryptamine (DPT)-assisted psychotherapy with cancer patients, the occurrence of a peak experience during a drug session was associated with better therapeutic outcomes. Among 128 patients, those who had a peak experience showed greater reductions in anxiety, depression, and pain, and improved quality of life compared to those who did not. The authors suggest that the peak experience may be a key variable in the effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted therapy for this population.